Poquoson High School - Islander / York Chronicle Yearbook (Poquoson, VA)

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Ship’s Ahoy. While vacationing on a cruise ship headed for the Bahamas, senior Nancy McCuistion is greeted by the captain. The cruise was a gift to Nancy’s friend Mychele Horner from her parents. Kick Back and Relax. Buried deep in the situa- tion junior Barbara Holland and her counter- part senior Laura Milton stretch out on the shores of Virginia Beach. This was a common summer occurance for students.

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Wheeee! Showing his diving expertise senior Mark Dossett lets go of the rope to make a per- fect 10 dive. Mark and some friends spent the day swimming in the Chickahominy River in Williamsburg. Sabotage! A private pool is one way to beat the heat. Relaxing in the hot summer sun, seniors Kari Townsend, Angie Clausen, and junior Christie Harris cooled off in Kari’s pool. Summer . Those Days in the Rays Hot, hazy days basking in the sun. Soaking up the rays of summer for the first time in nine months. You are finally able to think not of exams, term papers or final grades, but of absolutely nothing. Summer is the time when students can let go of the pressures and hard- ships of school and just relax and have a good time. Whether it’s roam- ing the oceanside, going on vacation with family or friends, or even hav- ing a summer job, students cherish their summer break and fill it to the last minute with work, friends and good times. “My summer was spent lying on the beach and waking up at noon. Why get a job when you can do this?” Junior Tina Meyers sums up the feeling of many students who think summer is a time for play, not work. Many students who are involved in sports through the summer find it easier to not work than to try to schedule work around their games. Senior Michelle Finch says, “I was 6 Summer able to play softball without the re- sponsibility of planning around a job.” On the other hand, many students felt it was necessary to hold a job. Money was senior Daniel Watson’s main reason for having a job this summer. Although it does have its drawbacks, Daniel says, “...it was a real bummer because I didn’t get to surf as much as I wanted to.” Many other students go on vaca- tions during their time off from school. Junior Samantha Compton spent her summer divided between New York and South Carolina. “I went to see my grandparents in South Carolina and was spoiled by my relatives, then I went to twirl (baton) in New York and I saw things I never dreamed of seeing.” Students don’t always follow the norm for summer vacations. Senior Becky Bradshaw says, “I played Junior Olympics softball, then I played in a tournament in Rich- mond, worked with a professional pitcher in North Carolina, and then finished off the summer with an op- eration on my knee.” Shauna Wilson, a freshman, moved to Poquoson over the sum- mer. “My summer was spent meet- ing new people and getting to knowa little about the community I moved Onn Others spent their summer as sophomore Carey Lyon did, “...lying around catching up on the soaps,” they missed during the school year. As September grew closer mem- bers of the student body begin to roam the malls looking for that per- fect back-to-school outfit. Many squeeze in some last moments atthe beach to revive thetantohavesome- — thing to show for the last three © months spent feverishly working on it. Whatever students do, you can be sure each student fills the last few weeks with as much sun, fun, and good times to make it a summer to remember.

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Are You Going To Eat That Or What? Lunch- time is the time to relax and enjoy the com- pany of friends. Seniors Jenny Forrest and Amy Gatewood shared some time together while Jenny ate her school lunch. Lunch Break Out Of Time. With only a few minutes left in lunch, seniors Mark Dossett and Tray Mathe- son do some last minute cramming for a test next hour. Eating, Socializing, Studying. . . The aroma of pizza, the sight of chairs scattered and being snatched from tables, long lines and plenty of laughter and conversation. This may resemble a rowdy party on a fun-filled weekend, but this is really the scene of our lunchroom. While some sit down at lunch and concentrate on devouring their pre- pared meals, others find different recreations to take part in. Lunch is the time to relax and socialize, or students may work on homework for another class. The library can some- times be full of students trying to 8 Lunches catch-up on work or studying for a test. When the weather is nice, students take strolls or sit outside on the benches with a friend. One student tells how she likes to spend her lunchtime. “My boyfriend and I sometimes go into the library to talk about how our day is going or when it’s warm outside we take a walk,” says senior Kari Townsend. The halls are usually full of stu- dents who stroll along looking for friends to chat or walk around with. One of the events that takes place way to get something free. eL. thin during lunch is the lunchroom lot- tery. The object of this is to look on the bottom of your bought lunch for a piece of tape. If you. find tape you — receive afreeicecream. Many students feel that ios a x00 it’s a good thing, but not that many — people seem to win,” commented — junior Sandrine Smith. AS oa aa No matter what type of activit y 4 students take part in during lunch, the lunchroom will always be a place for students to take a break from all their classes and enjoy themselves.